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At New Los Angeles Charter School last year, seventh graders learned the humanities by founding their own civilizations - and living in them. Educators say the computer game Minecraft can teach kids everything from math to genetics.

The project required kids to work together in groups to survive without starving or running out of food. Then they built their own society with the aspects of actual civilizations.

Bustle.com, a new women's site staffed by editors and writers from traditionally female-oriented organizations, is being led by Bryan Goldberg, a man, whose previous venture was the multimillion-dollar sports site Bleacher Report.

Goldberg, in announcing the launch of his new lady-targeted venture, managed to upset many of his lady targets with the claim that his site is "different" for recognizing the "diverse interests" of women.

Prompted in part by a protest outside the home of a doctor who supports abortion rights, Newport Beach has become the latest city to ban picketing in neighborhoods. The city joins three other Orange County areas with similar bans.

City council decided to keep protesters at least 300 feet away from a house. The new rule does not affect protests held in public places. Some residents spoke out against the ban maintaining it violates free speech rights.